Episodes

1. [BLOCKED] Chaplin's Machine World Released 12 May 2015 This episode looks at the present reaching speech from the ending of the 1940 movie, "The Great Dictator" to explore how the video links to ideals of contemporaries, including a...
2. [BLOCKED] Slavery and the American Founding Released 5 Mar 2015 We take a look at the history of slavery and those that had it forced upon them. Thank You for your continued support. You can also find exclusive content on the show's youtube ...
3. [BLOCKED] German-American War Experience: World War I Released 15 Jan 2015 What do hot dogs and General John J. Pershing have in common? This week we discuss the home front experience of German-Americans during World War I and what it has in common wit...
4. [BLOCKED] Origins of the Racial State Released 21 Dec 2014 We discuss the origin of the racial state of Nazi-Germany and its ideology against Eastern Europeans. Thank You for your continued support. You can also find exclusive content o...
5. [BLOCKED] Serbia World War I: Forgotten Front and Atrocities Released 8 Aug 2014 Serbia fought a brutal war with many atrocities against it and largely away from the eyes of the World because of the Eastern and Western Fronts. The Serbian Front played out th...
6. [BLOCKED] Balkan Wars 1912-1913: Souring of Relations into WWI Released 17 Jul 2014 This episode is really a two part of sorts, which looks at the lead up to World War I in the Balkan Wars and the consequences that created a hostile environment in the Balkans. ...
7. [BLOCKED] A Glimpse into the Present: China World War II and Civil War Released 31 May 2014 We look at China during World War II and the Civil War that followed. We see how it affects current East Asia and many of the tensions that still exist. We also show through Ran...
8. [BLOCKED] Collapse of Dynastic China and Rise of Nationalist China Released 3 May 2014 We talk about the fall of Ching dynasty and the events that led to its downfall. We also chronicle the rise of Nationalism in China and the events preceding World War II in Chin...
9. [BLOCKED] FA Hayek: Lessons From World War II Released 5 Apr 2014 We look at the the background of economist FA Hayek and the first three chapters of The Road to Serfdom. We also look at what lessons he took away from the war. Thank you again ...
10. [BLOCKED] Sharecropping: The Failure to Deliver in the Reconstruction Era Released 21 Mar 2014 We talk about sharecropping in the Reconstruction Era and what it had to do with the failures of the post Civil War society. What did sharecropping have to do with land and labo...
11. [BLOCKED] Rome's Conquest of Gaul: Watershed Moments Released 11 Mar 2014 We look at Rome's conquest of Gaul and why it is an important period to study? Who are the key players and what norms did it break? Thank you again for your continued support, h...
12. [BLOCKED] Alexis de Tocqueville: Great French Mind Released 26 Feb 2014 We talk about de Tocqueville's work "Democracy in America" and the reach of the work. Why is it important to study such a work? Thank you again for your continued support, here ...
13. [BLOCKED] Germany: splintered to United Released 17 Feb 2014 We discuss the modern history of Germany from the middle ages to the forming of a modern German nation-state. We discuss how Germany went from being a fragmented group of states...
14. [BLOCKED] Dutch Revolt and the Rise of the Dutch Released 27 Jan 2014 We look at the Dutch Revolt and its rule in the rise of the Dutch. You can also find exclusive content on the show's youtube page: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYjULbrvVep...
15. [BLOCKED] Edmund Burke: A Principled Man Released 12 Jan 2014 We look at the reason why Edmund Burke was such an important figure. Additional exclusive content can be found at the youtube channel: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYjULbrv...
16. [BLOCKED] Return of the Polish Eagle: Polish-Soviet War Released 2 Jan 2014 We talk about the Polish-Soviet War and the only successful action by the Whites against the Communist. We look at the history of Poland, dating back to the 18th Century. We als...
17. [BLOCKED] October Revolution, Civil War, and Culture of Death Released 13 Dec 2013 We discuss the Bolshevik takeover and the resistance in the Russian Civil War. Also how a largely bloodless Revolution became a bloody Civil War. You can also check out exclusiv...
18. [BLOCKED] Overthrow of Russian Monarch and Provisional Government Released 21 Nov 2013 He continue the journey through the Russian Revolution from the fall of the Czar to the Provisional Government. You can also check out exclusive content at the podcast' youtube ...
19. [BLOCKED] Russian Revolution: Uncharted Course Released 28 Oct 2013 This episode deals with the period of late 19 Century to World War I, which are important to understanding the Russian Revolution. Additional content can be found on the youtube...
20. [BLOCKED] Good(movie) and the world of Nazi-Germany Released 6 Oct 2013 In this podcast we use the film to explore the social aspects of Nazi-Germany. The film Good uses the character John Halder(Viggo Mortensen) to display the changing German socie...
21. [BLOCKED] Great Culture and Innovation of Death Released 29 Sep 2013 We discuss the impact of rising European powers and the conflict it produced. As well as, the innovations in weapons that created mass casualties. Also check out the podcast...
22. [BLOCKED] Greek Civil War: Part 2 Released 19 Sep 2013 We look at the second part of the Greek Civil War, from the wrapping up of World War II to the the Greek Civil War. Exclusive Youtube content is available on the History With Ja...
23. [BLOCKED] Greece Between the Wars: Part 1 Released 13 Sep 2013 This episode begins a two episode journey look at the Greek Civil War. You can catch additional content at youtube on the History With James page: http://www.youtube.com/channe...
24. [BLOCKED] Trial by Fire: The American Revoultion in 1776 Released 1 Sep 2013 This episode takes the listener on the journey of American Independence in 1776. A trying time, in which Washington is tested and the faith of America is tested. You will notice...
25. [BLOCKED] The Khmer Rouge: Hell on Earth Released 21 Aug 2013 We talk about the death of 1 Million Cambodians at the hands of the Khmer Rouge and the background behind it.Many Khmer Rouge rebels were teenagers. We also discuss the new you...
26. [BLOCKED] General Sherman Hero or Terrorist Released 14 Aug 2013 We look at who General Sherman was. From his early life, to the end of Civil War. We look at whether Sherman was a War Hero who ended the Civil War or whether he was a terrorist...
27. [BLOCKED] The First Opium War: The Economic struggle between East and West Released 6 Aug 2013 We look at the causes of the Opium War and what it meant, for China as a nation. We also explore the relationship between China and the East India Company.
28. [BLOCKED] The French Revolution and Radicals Released 30 Jul 2013 We look at the differences between the American Revolution and the French Revolution. We also look at how the French Revolution became a radically violent Revolution.
29. [BLOCKED] The Great Revolt and the Jewish Diaspora Released 25 Jul 2013 A recounting of the end of Jewish political life in Judea. The struggle between Jewish moderates and the Zealots, as well as, their Roman overlords. We also discuss the impact i...
30. [BLOCKED] U-Boats strike America Released 20 Jul 2013 Not many people know about it but in 1942, the coast of the united States became a battleground for U-Boats.
31. [BLOCKED] Montesquieu and Republican Government Released 16 Jul 2013 We look at Montesquieu's work The Spirit of the Laws and his thoughts on republican government. As the most quoted political figure in the 1780s, Montesquieu influenced both tho...
32. [BLOCKED] Armenian Genocide Remembered Released 12 Jul 2013 We discuss a general overview of the Armenian Genocide. Some of the material relates to the Treaty of Sevres episode.
33. [BLOCKED] The progression of the Declaration of Independence: 1774, 1775, and 1776 Released 8 Jul 2013 The progression of the Declaration from 1774 and up to 1776. We discuss how the Declaration was not a single event but a progression, building in the nature of the relationship ...
34. [BLOCKED] Treaty of Sevres: The Ottoman Empire partitioned Released 2 Jul 2013 We discuss the fall of Ottoman Empire and the result of World War. Would Turkey exist as a nation and to what extent? We also discuss the allies terms for peace.
35. [BLOCKED] Andrew W. Mellon: Hand of Gold or Public Enemy #1 Released 24 Jun 2013 A look at the biography of Secretary of the Treasury Andrew W. Mellon. The accomplishments and the government's show trials.
36. [BLOCKED] Fall from Grace: President Harding from Hero to Zero Released 19 Jun 2013 A new look at the Harding Administration from an objective viewpoint.
37. [BLOCKED] Tet Offensive: Looking Forward and Back Released 11 Jun 2013 Done mostly from my personal memory in classes I took. These included, Philippine History and Culture, History of Southeast Asia, and Europe since 1945. The picture included, is...
38. [BLOCKED] The American Attitude Changes: Part 2 War of 1812 Released 15 May 2013 As the year 1814 progresses a landmark change occurs in the minds of Americans. Belief in their nation-state increases and with it, a more national identity.
39. [BLOCKED] The Scourge hits Washington: Part 1 War of 1812 Released 8 May 2013 The nation is hit by partisan and sectional interest that push America to the breaking point. Americans gather at Baltimore to make a stand
40. [BLOCKED] Violence Against Jews in the Middle Ages Released 30 Apr 2013 From a paper I wrote entitled, "The Origins of Hate," we discuss where violence against Jews came from in the Middle Ages.
41. [BLOCKED] Black Plague and Europe Released 9 Apr 2013 What caused the plague to affect Europe more than Asia and India? We try to answer that question in this podcast. Also the different theories associated with that.
42. [BLOCKED] Whalers Field of Harvest Released 25 Mar 2013 This episode we talk about the American whaling Industry in Hawai'i and its impact.
43. [BLOCKED] Ukraine Famine Within the Soviet Union Released 16 Mar 2013 We talk about the Ukrainian famine and the events that led up to it, including, the nationalist movement in Ukraine.
44. [BLOCKED] Fall from Grace: Black Sox Scandal Released 8 Mar 2013 We discuss the scandal that almost destroyed the game of baseball. This focuses on historical culture of America.
45. [BLOCKED] Scottish Enlightenment and the rest of the world Released 26 Feb 2013 This episode we talk about the Scottish Enlightenment, how it is unique and how it is alike the rest of the Enlightenment. Also the problems that would have confronted the socie...
46. [BLOCKED] Nigeria Looking Forward and Back Released 20 Feb 2013 We look at the modern history of Nigeria from European contact. We also look to a modern Nigeria.
47. [BLOCKED] The Crossroads of the Philippines Released 14 Feb 2013 We take a look at World War II in the Philippines and the post-war years and
48. [BLOCKED] The People's History Of Communism Released 5 Feb 2013 We look at Communism through less academic means. Looking at two books, "Animal Farm" and "Sofia Petrovna".
49. [BLOCKED] March to the Holocaust Released 30 Jan 2013 We talk about the events in Russia that create a new form of Anti-Semitism that will be embraced by Hitler and the Nazis.
50. [BLOCKED] The Decline of an Empire Released 18 Jan 2013 We talk about just a portion of the reason Rome collapsed. We talk about the physical manifestation of this decline.
51. [BLOCKED] Panama Canal: Ideology and Territories Released 27 Dec 2012 Using a paper I wrote entitled, "The Construction of the Panama Canal and Pacific American Colonialism" we look at the Panama Canal in a different light. The connections to both...
52. [BLOCKED] Who Was Joseph Goebbels? Released 24 Nov 2012 Using a paper I wrote for my final paper for my Nazi-Germany class, we look at the role of Joseph Goebbels in the Nazi Party.
53. [BLOCKED] Chocolate World Released 12 Nov 2012 A paper by the same name I wrote for my Hum 300 class. A group project, this is my individual portion of the project. We discuss Imperialism and Chocolate, as well as, the autho...
54. [BLOCKED] War of 1812- Freedom from Foreign Interference Released 21 Oct 2012 What was the outcome of the War of 1812 and what did it achieve? Was it the Second American war of Independence or just a misunderstanding?
55. [BLOCKED] Calvin Coolidge a Metaphor for Contradiction Released 4 Oct 2012 Based on a paper I wrote and Calvin Coolidge's first address to congress
56. [BLOCKED] "The Big Five" and Japanese Internment Released 28 Sep 2012 Were the Big Five racist? We discuss whether power was more important than race. Using a large segment of history from World War II in Hawai'i. The reading comes from my final p...
57. [BLOCKED] Slavery And The American Revolution Released 21 Sep 2012 We look at how slavery as an issue functioned in the new nation of America. From the Declaration of Independence to the Constitutional Convention. Using data from digitalhistory...
58. [BLOCKED] The "Wild Irish" Released 12 Sep 2012 A not so prepared podcast on the Colonization Of Ireland by England. Also we discuss discrimination of Irish and origins. Creating an image as inferiors.
59. [BLOCKED] Fiji A Crisis Of Governemt Or The People? Released 3 Sep 2012 From indentured servitude to the modern coups, we discuss issues facing modern Fiji. Reading from a paper I wrote, "Fiji A Crisis Of Government Or The People".
60. [BLOCKED] Warsaw Ghetto Uprising Released 2 Sep 2012 Reading from a paper I wrote, "Were The Jews Really That Passive?" in which I discuss the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising